KL drains to be cleaned weekly to prepare for floods

Mahadi checking on damaged sand bags in Pintasan Segambut and Jalan Rahmat, which were replaced promptly on the same day on Sunday during his daily checks on such sites in the capital city. — Photo courtesy of DBKL

TAKING precaution against possible heavy rains at the end of the year that could lead to flash floods, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has requested waste contractor Alam Flora to carry out weekly cleaning of city drains at flood hotspots.

Currently, Alam Flora cleans drains once a month only.